Marraycourt

A literal haven of peace & quiet in the heart of the village! Very comfortable guest house in an elegant château steeped in history dating from 1787 - nestled in an intimate 2-hectare park with century-old trees - nestled in the very heart of the charming medieval & commercial town of Marcigny, a "Cluniac site" renowned for its Monday morning market created in 1266 (many amenities on site). Just a stone's throw from the gentle Brionnais countryside, combining sumptuous bocage & beautiful forests, and the banks of the Loire (Europe's last wild river, classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its very rich ecosystem) skirted by the "quiet canal" linking Roanne to Digoin. Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque church circuit, a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a very rich network of hiking trails of the same type throughout the region), the "Véloire" greenway connected to EuroVélo6, a 30 km "Coup de Cœur" mountain bike itinerary & a 55 kms "Coup de Cœur bike loop" (identical 88 kms itinerary accessible from 19 km), 30 km from the first Côtes Roannaises vineyards & 50 km from the Beaujolais vineyards (& the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne"). Privileged location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), cradle of world-renowned AOC cattle and sheep breeds, rich in sumptuous landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais, not far from Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais. A prime location for easy access to several départements (at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône rivers): 22 km from the characterful town of Charlieu (& its exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), 25 km from La Clayette, 25 km from Paray-le-Monial, 26 km from Digoin (& its river marina linked to the Canal du Centre), 30 km from Roanne, 31 km from Charolles & 50 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais). The ideal vacation spot for a relaxing break "out of time"! A place that exudes the art of living...

Dutch by birth and Burgundian by adoption, both passionate about Art & Culture in all its forms, Marguerite & Raymond open the doors of an elegant château steeped in history dating from 1787 (once the home of a wealthy local family of "Marquis", elevated to this rank by King Louis XIV), nestled in a quiet lane, on a vast property comprising several original buildings (orangery, dovecote & janitor's house), in the heart of a residential area in the center of Marcigny. Nestled in the heart of the Countryside and bordered by the Loire River, this delightful medieval town, steeped in the charm of yesteryear, boasts an exceptional heritage, numerous amenities within easy walking distance (shops, services and leisure facilities) and a beautiful surrounding countryside, a magnificent unspoilt setting of nature & greenery, combining beautiful wild forests, rivers & ponds with the sumptuous Brionnais bocage. Very comfortable rooms of rare noble dimensions. Ultra spacious & bright. Beautiful volumes. Charming "bourgeois & châtelain" style, plush & refined. Cozy, cosy atmosphere. Enormous charm. A delicious mix & match of modernity and the exotic grandeur of the past (herringbone parquet floors, mantelpieces, moldings, woodwork, molded doors... period features). Pleasant, intimate 2-hectare lawned park with century-old trees (including a small wood) featuring several play areas for relaxation & rest, home to the family's 4 chickens!
Features: Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Shared living room on ground floor. 2 bedrooms on 1st floor, 1 of which is a family room with 2 independent, communicating rooms (bed 2 p. 160x210cm + 3 beds 1 p. 90x200cm including 2 Bunk beds / bed 2 p. 180x210cm). Private bathrooms (shower/WC). Shared park (2 ha). Private parking. Garage (2 spaces). Bike room. Electricity recharging point. Shops & restaurants on site.